Another excellent day on the Erie tribs .... Temperatures in the mid twenties and not another angler in sight ; just ice flows and long drifts ! In comparison to yesterday the water color was a nice green tint that didn't allow the fish to be seen . Tuesday the flow was somewhat less and the water was extremely clear ; with the run off the color has increased . This allows for a sneak approach to known steelhead haunts and more excitement when your indicator does "dunk" . Fished from 2 Pm until dusk with excellent results in relation to water temperature . Landed two fish of the four that hooked up on stone flies & egg patterns .

A small jack was hooked up that was silver in color or ( fresh from the lake ) despite the existing ice jams below they are somehow finding their way upstream ! Pictures below are of an upstream ice jam , edge ice conditions , and ice buildup on rod guides that is to be expected . Drifting the ice edges will increase your odds for success as steelhead find comfort under or at the edges of the ice. I am thankful to be able to enjoy days such as these . Tight lines .... <>< <>< <><